17 June 2007: Medina Visit
Mike, Ruthie and Dave came down to visit us in Medina yesterday and it was great having them here! Ruthie and I decided that she hasn't been to our house since before her Mom died, so it's been about 12 years. It was good to spend more time with Dave since we've only met him in situations like his wedding (and he was a little busy and distracted that day, hmmmmm...).
It was great to see how well Mike can negotiate any situation with his walker. Apparently he's even more impressive when he has his crutches! We had some Coronas and wine here (we gave Mike a couple of glasses of a Pinot Noir labled "Pinot Evil" ! How apt is that??). Mike, you're looking pretty trim....Overload is working.
Our older son Seth and his fiancee Brittany had to leave earlier in the day for their Wisconsin move, so it was sad they couldn't be here. Our younger son Zach hasn't seen Mike since his tow motor "adventure," so it was very good for him to get to hang out with Mike, since he's had to hear everything long distance. Perfect would have been if Erin and Chris could have been here, too (we were seriously singing your praises, Erin, in case your ears were burning).
Mike treated us all to a delicious dinner at The House of Hunan on Medina Square (thank you, Mike!!). It was the second time Mike's been out in a restaurant since getting out of the hospital and he managed to clean his plate (Orange Chicken?). I was glad to see the restaurant gave us the VIP treatment since I had called ahead to say one of our party would be in a wheelchair. We plunked Mike's handicap tag on our mirror, pulled right up to the restaurant, they had the doors open and the table ready, even though we were a little early.
After dinner we took a walk around Medina Square and I got to talk to BonnieG for a minute on the phone. She's really looking forward to having Mike home much more often and when I told her she'd soon be sick of him, her comment was, "Never!" Then we came home and sat on the deck with a fire going in the chiminea while drinking coffee. Mike seems able to adapt to whatever situation he finds himself in, and finds creative ways to do what he wants to do.
It was a really really great evening! I loved seeing you, Ruthie!!!! Good luck as you start back at work in Deerfield this week, Mike!! And Happy Father's Day! You have two daughters who are going to appreciate you more than ever on this day.
It was great to see how well Mike can negotiate any situation with his walker. Apparently he's even more impressive when he has his crutches! We had some Coronas and wine here (we gave Mike a couple of glasses of a Pinot Noir labled "Pinot Evil" ! How apt is that??). Mike, you're looking pretty trim....Overload is working.
Our older son Seth and his fiancee Brittany had to leave earlier in the day for their Wisconsin move, so it was sad they couldn't be here. Our younger son Zach hasn't seen Mike since his tow motor "adventure," so it was very good for him to get to hang out with Mike, since he's had to hear everything long distance. Perfect would have been if Erin and Chris could have been here, too (we were seriously singing your praises, Erin, in case your ears were burning).
Mike treated us all to a delicious dinner at The House of Hunan on Medina Square (thank you, Mike!!). It was the second time Mike's been out in a restaurant since getting out of the hospital and he managed to clean his plate (Orange Chicken?). I was glad to see the restaurant gave us the VIP treatment since I had called ahead to say one of our party would be in a wheelchair. We plunked Mike's handicap tag on our mirror, pulled right up to the restaurant, they had the doors open and the table ready, even though we were a little early.
After dinner we took a walk around Medina Square and I got to talk to BonnieG for a minute on the phone. She's really looking forward to having Mike home much more often and when I told her she'd soon be sick of him, her comment was, "Never!" Then we came home and sat on the deck with a fire going in the chiminea while drinking coffee. Mike seems able to adapt to whatever situation he finds himself in, and finds creative ways to do what he wants to do.
It was a really really great evening! I loved seeing you, Ruthie!!!! Good luck as you start back at work in Deerfield this week, Mike!! And Happy Father's Day! You have two daughters who are going to appreciate you more than ever on this day.
Comments
Jim Howard wrote:
I second everything Bonne says above. It was an enjoyable time. It was great to see Mike and Ruthie and Dave. And I especially like that Zach was able to see them. I also especially enjoyed watching Bonnie push Mike in his wheelchair around the square. That was her workout for the day!
Mike showed us what his unbandaged stump looks like these days. He described it as a "turkey leg" which Bonnie thought was apt, considering who's leg it was... It looked red and like it would be very tender, but Mike says no, due to a lack of nerve endings there. Of course, that will change over time. It is truly amazing how much that limb has been through. And has yet to go though. Some people I think would just lay back and tell the doctors, "Just do what you have to do." But not our Mike! He knows the details of all that has been done, and has yet to do.
Mike showed us what his unbandaged stump looks like these days. He described it as a "turkey leg" which Bonnie thought was apt, considering who's leg it was... It looked red and like it would be very tender, but Mike says no, due to a lack of nerve endings there. Of course, that will change over time. It is truly amazing how much that limb has been through. And has yet to go though. Some people I think would just lay back and tell the doctors, "Just do what you have to do." But not our Mike! He knows the details of all that has been done, and has yet to do.
-- 17 June 2007 10:58:03
Jim Howard wrote:
I second everything Bonne says above. It was an enjoyable time. It was great to see Mike and Ruthie and Dave. And I especially like that Zach was able to see them. I also especially enjoyed watching Bonnie push Mike in his wheelchair around the square. That was her workout for the day!
Mike showed us what his unbandaged stump looks like these days. He described it as a "turkey leg" which Bonnie thought was apt, considering who's leg it was... It looked red and like it would be very tender, but Mike says no, due to a lack of nerve endings there. Of course, that will change over time. It is truly amazing how much that limb has been through. And has yet to go though. Some people I think would just lay back and tell the doctors, "Just do what you have to do." But not our Mike! He knows the details of all that has been done, and has yet to do.
Mike showed us what his unbandaged stump looks like these days. He described it as a "turkey leg" which Bonnie thought was apt, considering who's leg it was... It looked red and like it would be very tender, but Mike says no, due to a lack of nerve endings there. Of course, that will change over time. It is truly amazing how much that limb has been through. And has yet to go though. Some people I think would just lay back and tell the doctors, "Just do what you have to do." But not our Mike! He knows the details of all that has been done, and has yet to do.
-- 17 June 2007 10:58:55
noel wrote:
glad you had a great trip....hey, so i was on the dansko clog website, and randomly found out that there is something called NOSE, or National Odd Shoe Exchange, for people needing one shoe only.....the contact # they gave was 1 480-842-3484 if you're interested.....
one month 2 days til HP7
one month 2 days til HP7
-- 17 June 2007 17:41:49
john clyde wrote:
Congrats on the recovery and getting back to work. That must be great. Allen and I would like to visit, when is a good time? We will call and establish.
jdc
jdc
-- 19 June 2007 17:23:08
bonnie howard wrote: